BattlefieldsRoman advance on Noviomagus Reginorum
Roman Period

Roman advance on Noviomagus Reginorum

43
West Sussex, England
Also known as: Roman capture of Chichester oppidum
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
West Sussex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Regni tribe
Forces
Regni c. 1,000–2,000
VS
Victor
Romans (Claudian army)
Forces
Romans c. 2,000–3,000
Outcome
Cogidubnus submitted; became client king; palace built at Fishbourne
The Battle

History & Significance

The Regni under Tiberius Claudius Cogidubnus submitted rapidly to Rome — the famous Chichester inscription calls him "great king of Britain" and a friend of Rome. The spectacular Roman palace at Fishbourne, likely his residence, attests to the wealth and status Rome granted this cooperative ruler. This bloodless takeover was a key part of the Claudian strategy.

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